OCR GCSE Biology A: Gateway grade boundaries
Specification J247
June 2026 qualification boundaries
Choose the tier or entry option printed on your exam entry. Each total applies to that option.
Foundation tierJune 2026 · 180 marks in total · 5: 112 · 4: 93 · 3: 68
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 112 | 62.2% |
| 4 | 93 | 51.7% |
| 3 | 68 | 37.8% |
| 2 | 43 | 23.9% |
| 1 | 18 | 10.0% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Foundation tier calculator
Higher tierJune 2026 · 180 marks in total · 9: 141 · 8: 131 · 7: 121
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 141 | 78.3% |
| 8 | 131 | 72.8% |
| 7 | 121 | 67.2% |
| 6 | 103 | 57.2% |
| 5 | 86 | 47.8% |
| 4 | 69 | 38.3% |
| 3 | 60 | 33.3% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Higher tier calculator
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